Embassy of Jamaica, Washington, DC

One of the most photographed places in Jamaica is the 2 ½ mile long Bamboo Avenue located between Middle Quarters and Lacovia. Stands of bamboo growing alongside the road form a green, feathery tunnel that flutters with the slightest breeze. It was once much denser but nowadays, the sun peeps through at the top of the arch and at the sides in places where hurricane damage has thinned the stands. However, bamboo walks have been planted in Jamaica for a long time and Bamboo Avenue is unique only by its length and the fact that a paved road passes through. Most are found in mountain areas where they were established to preserve the dirt roads. They were constructed by placing lengths of bamboo alongside the road. Young shoots sprang up at every joint and they eventually grew to about forty feet high providing shade for the traveler and protecting the road from erosion and the wear and tear of traffic.

Commonwealth Citizens

Commonwealth citizens do not require entry visas but must be in good health, travel with a valid passport, and possess round trip or onward tickets. The exceptions to this requirement are citizens from the countries of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Commonwealth citizens may stay for a period of up to six (6) months, provided they are in possession of a valid passport; are in good health; and hold a return or onward ticket to a third country. They may be granted an extension of up to twelve (12) months. A Commonwealth citizen who is the spouse of a Jamaican national may be landed unconditionally.

Other Foreign Nationals
All applicants within this category requiring tourist visas must apply through a Jamaican Embassy, High Commission, Consulate General or Honorary Consulate and produce the following:

National Passports (valid for (six [6] months minimum)
Completed visa application Form "J"
One (1) recent passport photograph (frontal view; no eyeglasses or headgear)
Valid re-entry visa to the United States of America or US Alien Registration Card (ARC/Green Card); OR proof of having satisfied entry requirements for onward destination (visas, tickets) if not returning to the United States
Required visa fee (cash or money order only)

Taiwanese Nationals are required to complete a form of Affidavit of Identity and submit an extra passport photograph in addition to the above mentioned. The affidavit form is supplied by the Jamaican Embassy or Consulate. Taiwanese Nationals may not travel on their passports to Jamaica. The visa is issued on the Affidavit of Identity and is required for entry into Jamaica. Note that they must have their passports and other documents for their onward destinations.